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12.6 The Jews<br />

12.6d(iv) Jewish symbols.<br />

A tombstone from the Vigna Randanini catacomb (Vol. 1, Map 4 no.66)<br />

deploys a typical ränge of objects, ali probably associated with the cult in the<br />

temple at Jerusalem, though the temple had by now been destroyed by the<br />

Romans. Date, third to fourth Century? Height, 0.30 m.; width, 0.27 m.<br />

See further: 4.14b, Dura synagogue paintings; Goodenough (1952-68) IV;<br />

Leon (1960) 195-228.<br />

1. Mcnorah, 7-branched cancilcstick (cf. Vol. 1, fig.5.3).<br />

2. Shofar, ritual ram's Horn.<br />

3. Lulab (on left and right), the brauch used at the Feast of Tabernacles.<br />

4. Ethrog, a citrus fruit used at the same Feast.<br />

5. Amphora, for wine?<br />

6. Knife, for sacrifices?<br />

7. Painted inscription with the name ofthe deceased, now illegible.<br />

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